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Facelift Surgery (Rhytidectomy) Before and After Photos

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Eric Yavrouian

Facial anatomy is unique for every individual, and signs of aging may reveal their impact differently in each case. Therefore, a procedure such as facelift should be customized to match with the specific needs of a patient to achieve best results. While preparing a customized treatment plan, the facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon can make use of facelift surgery before and after photographs to explain various aspects of the surgery to the patient.

Dr. Eric Yavrouian is a board certified facial plastic surgeon providing facelift and other face and neck procedures to patients in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, CA, and surrounding areas. During the initial consultation for facelift cosmetic surgery, Dr. Yavrouian will show facelift before and after photos to help the patient make the right decisions.

What are Facelift Surgery Before and After Images?

Facelift surgery ‘before and after pictures’ refer to a set of images pertaining to a patient who has previously received the same procedure with satisfactory results. The set includes pictures taken prior to the procedure and after the procedure at a stage when full results of facelift have appeared. The facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon will take these photos with the consent of the patient and present them discreetly before new patients.

The surgeon’s goal is to educate new patients about different aspects of facelift. Before and after photos serve as a visual aid to help the patients make the most appropriate decisions. Patients in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, CA, and nearby areas who are seeking facelift cosmetic surgery may consult with Dr. Yavrouian.

Advantages

When a new patient is considering facelift surgery, they may only have a vague idea of how the procedure can help them meet their personal aesthetic goals. In some cases, the surgeon may recommend a full facelift, while a few patients may only need a mini facelift as a maintenance procedure.

Sometimes the best approach may be to combine facelift with neck lift or other facial procedures to meet the patient’s aesthetic goals. In all such situations, patient may find it difficult to make the right choices. This is where the surgeon will make use of facelift surgery before and after photos to explain various aspects of the procedure and help the patient make the best decisions.

Being Realistic about the Results

It is important to ensure that the patient understands the facelift procedure clearly and knows what it can or cannot do for them. Patients with realistic expectations will usually achieve the highest satisfaction levels from a facelift surgery. Therefore, the surgeon will use the facelift before and after photos to show to the patient what kind of results can be expected in the end. This minimizes the chances of any disappointment occurring for the patient at the time of final results.

Online Photos

A plastic surgeon may choose to provide facelift surgery before and after photos on their practice website with free access to all. New patients can simply review the pictures online before they are even ready to visit the surgeon’s office for a facelift consultation. The photos can be uploaded in digital format in a dedicated ‘Photo Gallery’ section of the surgeon’s website.

For more information about treatments and procedures by Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Eric J. Yavrouian, serving patients in and around Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank and the Greater Los Angeles, CA area call 818-241-2150 or click here to contact him for a consultation.

Facelift Surgery (Rhytidectomy) Cost

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Eric Yavrouian

Facelift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)

Appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the face can make a person look older than their actual age. This condition may not only occur due to aging, but also other factors such as genetics, sun exposure, and weight fluctuations. Facelift cosmetic surgery is the most definitive and lasting solution to reduce the signs of aging and restore a rejuvenated and more youthful looking face.

It is important to choose a reputed facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon with necessary experience in facelift and other procedures. During the initial consultations, the facial plastic surgeon will discuss various aspects of the procedure, including its estimated costs. Patients in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, CA, and surrounding communities have an opportunity to receive facelift and other facial and neck procedures from Dr. Eric Yavrouian.

Facelift Cost Factors

Facelift costs can vary from one practice to another based on several factors. In some cases, the cost may also vary between two patients at the same practice.

Location of the Practice

The cost of living index typically differs from one state to another, which will have an impact on the average costs of most types of goods and services, including facelift cosmetic surgery. For instance, the cost of facelift in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, CA, and nearby locations may not be the same as the cost in say, Detroit, MI.

Fee of the Plastic Surgeon

The fee charged by a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon may vary based on their qualifications, experience and reputation in the field of face and neck procedures. According to the recommendations of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), patients should view surgeon’s fee only as a secondary factor while making a choice of a suitable plastic surgeon.

Anesthesia and Surgical Facility Costs

A full facelift surgery may be performed using general anesthesia, which will involve the fee of the anesthesiologist. This fee can vary according to the anesthesiologist’s skills and experience. If the facelift surgery is performed at a state of the art surgical facility with experienced staff and advanced technologies, the cost may vary a little in comparison to an average operating room.

Average Cost

The average cost of a facelift surgery in the US may range between $9,000 and $16,000, depending on several factors as discussed above. The length and complexity of a particular case will also influence the overall cost. If the facelift surgery is performed in conjunction with a neck lift or upper face procedures, the cost may go up.

Facial implants, grafting and facial fat transfer may also be involved in a facelift, which can push up the total cost of the surgery. On the other hand, some patients may need only a minor facial enhancement through a mini facelift surgery. This procedure may only cost in the range of $5,000 to $9,000.

Insurance and Financing

Facelift costs are usually not covered by health insurance because it is an elective surgery. However, most patients are eligible for financing through bank loans, financing through medical care finance firms, support from family and friends, credit card payments, and even crowd funding.

About Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery) Before and After Photos

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Eric Yavrouian

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty or nose surgery is a popular procedure to improve the shape or size of the nose in proportion to the rest of the facial features. Nose is a prominent part of the face, and even the slightest change to its appearance will have a significant impact on the overall facial profile. Therefore, a cosmetic surgery procedure such as rhinoplasty should only be performed by an experienced and adept facial plastic surgeon.

Dr. Eric Yavrouian is a dedicated facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon providing rhinoplasty and other facial and neck procedures. During the initial consultation, Dr. Yavrouian will discuss all aspects of the procedure and may make use of rhinoplasty before and after photos to explain it more clearly to the patient. He receives patients from Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, CA, and surrounding communities for rhinoplasty and other procedures.

What are Rhinoplasty Before and After Pictures?

Before and after pictures in case of rhinoplasty refer to a pair or group of images belonging to an earlier patient who has received the same procedure successfully. The pictures include images taken before the surgery and after the surgery at a stage when swelling has disappeared and full results are visible. An experienced facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon will use the pictures with the consent of the patient, and present them before new patients in a discreet way.

The only goal of the surgeon is to educate new patients about various aspects of rhinoplasty, and help them make appropriate decisions. Before and after photos serve as a visual tool in cosmetic surgery to let the patients know what the procedure may or may not do for them. Patients in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, CA, and nearby locations have an opportunity to receive rhinoplasty and other treatments from Dr. Yavrouian.

Benefits

When a new patient walks into the office of a facial plastic surgeon to seek rhinoplasty consultation, they may not have a clear idea of how the procedure will impact their appearance, and whether it is the most suited treatment option in their case. Some patients may need only a minor improvement such as refining of the nasal tip, while others may need a major nose reconstruction or other substantive changes.

In some cases, the surgeon may recommend a combination of rhinoplasty and chin augmentation or other procedures. In all such situations, it can be difficult for a patient to make the right choices on their own. This is where the surgeon may make use of rhinoplasty before and after photos to help the patient take the best decisions.

Realistic Expectations

The best results in plastic surgery procedures can be achieved when the patient has clear aesthetic priorities, a positive frame of mind, and realistic expectations. With rhinoplasty before and after images, the surgeon will ensure that the patient knows exactly what to expect and what not to expect from the procedure.

This mitigates the risk of any misunderstandings or disappointments at a later stage. Surgeons may also provide the photos on their practice website so that new patients can review them even before they make up their mind to visit their office for a rhinoplasty consultation.

Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery) Cost

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Eric Yavrouian

Nose Surgery Cost

Nose surgery, clinically called rhinoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to improve the appearance of the nose and correct functional anomalies that may have occurred due to birth defects, injury, or a previous nose job. Rhinoplasty is an intricate procedure, and the surgeon will discuss all its aspects during the initial consultation to help the patient make an informed decision. The cost aspects of the procedure will also be discussed at this point.

Dr. Eric Yavrouian is an experienced facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon with specialized training in the field of rhinoplasty and other facial procedures. Dr. Yavrouian engages closely with the patients at every stage of the procedure to keep them informed. He and his staff will discuss the cost aspect clearly during the consultation process. Patients in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, CA, and surrounding locations have an opportunity to receive state of the art procedures at his practice.

Factors Impacting the Cost

Rhinoplasty costs will usually vary between two practices and may also vary between two patients at the same practice. A number of factors will impact the overall cost of the procedure.

Geographical Factor

The cost of living index usually varies from one region to another, which will have an influence on the average cost of most types of goods and services, including cosmetic surgery services. Therefore, the cost of rhinoplasty in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, CA, and nearby areas may not necessarily be the same as the cost in Alabama.

Plastic Surgeon’s Fee

An intricate procedure such as rhinoplasty should be performed by a board certified and experienced facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. The fee charged by each surgeon may differ, but according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), this factor should only be considered secondary while making a choice of a facial plastic surgeon.

Operating Room and Anesthesia Costs

Rhinoplasty may be performed using general anesthesia or intravenous sedation with local anesthesia in some cases. The fee of the anesthesiologist can differ according to their skills and experience. Operating room costs may also differ depending on the kind of advanced technologies, services, and experienced staff available at a particular surgical facility.

Average Cost of Rhinoplasty

The actual cost of nose surgery will differ from one patient to another depending on various factors as discussed. The length and complexity of the procedure will also make a difference to the costs. If a major nasal reconstruction is involved, including implants, cartilage grafting or other procedures, the cost may go up. However, a relatively minor procedure to refine the nasal tip or remove a bump from the nose bridge may cost lesser.

According to the ASPS, the average cost of rhinoplasty in the US in 2013 was $4,545. However, this figure did not include the costs of surgical room, anesthesia, and other related expenses. The ASPS says that the cost can vary significantly due to various factors involved. The procedure may be fully or partially covered by insurance in a case where correction of functional problems is involved. Most patients are also eligible to have the procedure financed in order to pay in convenient monthly installments.

About Facelift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Eric Yavrouian

Facelift Surgery

From an aesthetic point of view, the most important part of the human body is the face. It not only defines the looks, but also provides a unique identity to each individual. As the most visible part of the body, the face also reflects the signs of aging more conspicuously. That explains the popularity of facelift cosmetic surgery or rhytidectomy as an effective solution to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and lines on the face.

Face has a complex structure with several distinct features, which must remain in harmony with each other. Therefore, any facial surgery such as facelift should ideally be performed by a qualified and experienced facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon only. Dr. Eric Yavrouian is a facial plastic surgeon providing state of the art procedures of the face and neck to patients in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, CA, and nearby locations.

What is a Facelift?

Facelift is a cosmetic surgery procedure aimed at restoring a more youthful looking face through surgical removal of loose skin and redistribution of excess fat. In some cases, the procedure may also involve tightening of underlying facial muscles. The procedure is typically performed on patients in the age group of 35 to 65, and usually takes at least five to 10 years off the face in case of a full facelift.

Sometimes the facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon may recommend a combination of facelift and neck lift to provide more harmonious looking results. Upper face procedures such as forehead lift, eyelid lift, or rhinoplasty may also be performed in conjunction with a facelift surgery. Patients in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, CA, and surrounding areas have an opportunity to receive facelift from Dr. Yavrouian.

Good Candidates

Any adult who is bothered by the appearance of loose facial skin, wrinkles and fine lines, loss of facial volume in certain areas, and folds in the face or neck areas may be a good candidate for a facelift.

Ideal candidates would have some amount of skin elasticity intact in order to achieve best results. The patient should be a non-smoker or ready to quit smoking several weeks prior to the surgery, and should not be suffering from any such medical condition that may pose risk during surgery.

Facelift Techniques

The traditional facelift surgery technique involves removal of excess skin and fat in the mid face, lower face and neck. Weak muscles may be tightened through the incision. This technique is designed to improve conditions such as drooping mid face and jowls, lines beneath lower eyelids, smile lines, and double chin.

A relatively less invasive facelift technique is called endoscopic facelift. This involves the insertion of a miniature camera through a small incision, which allows the surgeon to view the underlying facial structures on a monitor. Targeted surgery can be performed through a minor incision without opening the full skin with a long incision.

Recovery

Patients will experience mild pain and discomfort during the first week, which can be addressed with pain medications. Sutures and drains are removed around the end of first week. Most patients can go back to work or resume their regular activities in about seven to 10 days.

About Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Eric Yavrouian

Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

Rhinoplasty, commonly known as nose surgery or a nose job, is a cosmetic surgery procedure to enhance the appearance of the nose and correct any basic functional aberrations. On the surface, rhinoplasty may appear to be a relatively minor procedure, but in reality it is a highly intricate surgery. Even the slightest change to the size or shape of the nose can have a substantial impact on the overall appearance of the face.

The surgeon has to perform rhinoplasty while keeping other facial features in consideration so that the procedure should not result in a lack of harmony between the chin and the nose, or the forehead and the nose, and so on. Dr. Eric Yavrouian is a reputed facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is fully trained to provide procedures such as rhinoplasty. He receives patients from Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, CA, and surrounding areas for nose surgery and other facial and neck procedures.

Benefits of Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty cosmetic surgery procedure is designed to reshape or resize the nose and bring it in alignment with the rest of the face. In some cases, rhinoplasty can also help relieve the patient of issues related to obstruction in nasal breathing. Specific improvements that can be achieved with rhinoplasty include the following:

Oversized or excessively wide nose can be reduced.
Bulbous, drooping or upturned nasal tip can be redefined.
Damaged sinus cavities can be repaired.
A deviated septum can be repaired.
Proportion and balance of the nose can be restored.
Functional problems related to breathing can be corrected.

As an experienced facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Yavrouian is fully equipped to provide rhinoplasty as well as revision rhinoplasty procedures to patients in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, CA, and surrounding locations.

Techniques

Rhinoplasty may be performed using general anesthesia or IV sedation and local anesthesia, depending on the case. Dr. Yavrouian prefers to perform this procedure using the closed rhinoplasty technique, which leaves no visible scars outside. This technique involves an incision that is placed inside the nostril, and the surgery is performed through the incision to achieve the desired shape and size of the nose.

However, if the patient requires a major nose reconstruction or significant nasal reshaping, a technique called open rhinoplasty may be applied. In this case, a small incision is placed across the columella, which represents the external end of the nasal septum. A skilled facial plastic surgeon will ensure that the scar remains as inconspicuous as possible, and the desired results are achieved in a conservative and safe manner.

Dr. Yavrouian will perform rhinoplasty in a hospital or an ambulatory surgery center. In many cases, the procedure can be performed on an outpatient basis.

Recovery

Most patients will experience some pain and discomfort in the first week, which can be managed with pain medications as prescribed by the surgeon. Sutures and nasal splints are removed in about five to seven days. Most of the swelling will subside in the first three months. Patients can usually go back to work in about one week after the surgery.

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Practice Overview

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Eric Yavrouian

Practice Overview

Dr. Eric J. Yavrouian is a fellowship trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon providing a wide range of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures. Dr. Yavrouian is also a board certified otolaryngologist, which puts him in the top bracket of highly trained and recognized plastic surgeons. The goal of Dr. Yavrouian’s practice is to provide state of the art treatments to meet or exceed the expectations of every patient.

Dr. Yavrouian’s practice is equipped to deliver best in class aesthetic procedures, while maintaining the delicate balance between form and function. Dr. Yavrouian along with his team of trained and experienced professionals makes sure that the aesthetic outcomes in every plastic and cosmetic surgery procedure are safe, natural looking, and long lasting. The practice receives patients from Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank CA, and surrounding communities.

About Dr. Yavrouian

Dr. Yavrouian is a dedicated facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and a Diplomat of the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Otolaryngology.

Apart from receiving training in LA and Beverly Hills, he has also received training in facial plastic surgery from Houston. Due to his skills and expertise in a variety of cosmetic surgery procedures, Dr. Yavrouian is a sought after surgeon among patients in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank CA, and other areas.

Surgical Procedures

Dr. Yavrouian’s practice is equipped to provide advanced plastic surgery procedures, which include the following:

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty or nose surgery is designed to improve the shape and size of the nose, and may also correct functional anomalies related to breathing.

Revision Rhinoplasty

Patients who are dissatisfied with the results of primary nose surgery may consider a revision rhinoplasty procedure at Dr. Yavrouian’s practice.

Blepharoplasty (Eye Lift)

Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery is aimed at restoring a rejuvenated appearance of the eyes through surgical correction of droopy eyelids. It may be performed on both upper and lower eyelids.

Facelift and Necklift

A facelift procedure can reduce the signs of aging from the face and provide a more youthful facial appearance. Necklift may also be combined with a facelift for more uniform results.

Forehead Lift or Brow Lift

A brow lift procedure can reduce the wrinkles and folds around the brows and forehead effectively.

Facial and Neck Liposculpture

Liposuction of the face and neck can achieve very effective aesthetic outcomes in terms of sculpting and defining certain features.

Chin Augmentation

Chin augmentation involves surgical placement of implants to enhance the size and shape of the chin in proportion to the rest of the facial features.

Cheek Enhancement

Cheek implants can offer a long term solution to restore volume to the cheeks and provide a lift to the mid face.

Otoplasty

Protruding ears in both children and adults can be corrected through a surgical ear pinning procedure or otoplasty.

Non-Surgical Procedures

Dr. Yavrouian’s practice also provides wrinkle relaxers such as Botox, Dysport and Xeomin, dermal fillers to rejuvenate the face, and laser resurfacing to improve skin texture and achieve skin tightening and reduce fine lines.

About Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Eric Yavrouian

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Eric Yavrouian

Dr. Eric Yavrouian

Dr. Eric J. Yavrouian is a reputed plastic surgeon with advanced training and experience in a number of surgical and non-surgical procedures related to the face and neck. As a fellowship trained Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, he has specialized expertise in providing state of the art procedures such as facelift, neck lift, rhinoplasty, otoplasty, eyelid lift, chin and cheek augmentation, among others.

As a board certified otolaryngologist, Dr. Yavrouian is in a strong position to provide head and neck related cosmetic surgery procedures using the latest surgical techniques. He is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Patients in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, CA, and surrounding communities have an opportunity to receive treatment from Dr. Yavrouian.

Board Certification

Dr. Eric Yavrouian is a Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology, and an experienced facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. In addition to his state of the art facial plastic surgery practice, Dr. Yavrouian is also a part of ENT Surgical Associates, which is a practice of top repute, serving Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, CA and nearby locations for over 40 years.

Education and Training

Dr. Yavrouian received his undergraduate education at the University of California, Los Angeles. He graduated Summa Cum Laude and received the Departmental Highest Honors with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biochemistry. He pursued his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern Californi, and graduated with Highest Distinction. Following this, he completed his residency at USC with specialization in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

He further completed a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Houston, TX, and joined the attending staff for the University of Texas at Houston Department of Otolaryngology as a clinical instructor in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has published several medical journal articles as well as lectured on facial plastic and cosmetic surgery topics over the years.

Focus on Facial Procedures

Dr. Yavrouian is highly trained and experienced in various aspects of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. However, he has maintained his primary focus at his practice on facial procedures such as cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, and procedures related to facial rejuvenation such as facelift. Revision procedures are typically more complex than primary procedures, and Dr. Yavrouian is fully trained and experienced to provide revision surgeries related to the face and neck area.

Customized Treatment

Dr. Yavrouian believes that it is possible to meet most or all of the patient’s aesthetic goals and expectations if the plastic surgeon focuses on providing customized surgical and non-surgical solutions. Each individual’s facial anatomy is unique, which should be addressed with personalized solutions designed to provide conservative as well as highly effective results.

Dr. Yavrouian combines the principles of science with the principles of art to achieve outcomes for the face that are not only highly safe and desirable, but also artistic and aesthetically superior. Natural looking results ensure that the procedure does not reveal itself conspicuously to others, and yet achieves the desired aesthetic impact and look.

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Facelift Surgery (Rhytidectomy) Before and After Photos

What are Facelift Surgery Before and After Images?

Advantages

Being Realistic about the Results

Online Photos

Facelift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)

Facelift Cost Factors

Average Cost

Rhinoplasty

What are Rhinoplasty Before and After Pictures?

Benefits

Realistic Expectations

Nose Surgery Cost

Factors Impacting the Cost

Average Cost of Rhinoplasty

Facelift Surgery

What is a Facelift?

Good Candidates

Facelift Techniques

Recovery

Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

Benefits of Rhinoplasty

Techniques

Recovery

Practice Overview

About Dr. Yavrouian

Surgical Procedures

Non-Surgical Procedures

Dr. Eric Yavrouian

Board Certification

Education and Training

Focus on Facial Procedures

Customized Treatment

Locations

818.241.2150